New Delhi
New Delhi is an urban area within the metropolis of Delhi that was laid out south of the Old City by Shah Jahan. The British planned much of New Delhi and the heart of this area is the traffic circle, Connaught Place. There are seven streets that radiate from Connaught Place - also known as Rajiv Chowk and Indira Chowk.
Some of the more popular attractions in New Delhi include the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President's House; Nehru Memorial Museum and Planetarium; the India Gate, erected in memory of soldiers who died during the Afghan wars; Tughlaqabad Fort, a ruined fort abandoned in 1327; the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world and the lotus-shaped Bahá'í House of Worship.
Some of the more popular attractions in New Delhi include the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President's House; Nehru Memorial Museum and Planetarium; the India Gate, erected in memory of soldiers who died during the Afghan wars; Tughlaqabad Fort, a ruined fort abandoned in 1327; the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world and the lotus-shaped Bahá'í House of Worship.
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Crafts Museum
The Crafts Museum displays a wide variety of handicrafts from all over India. The main attraction is the craftspeople who come from all over India to demonstrate their skills.
Exhibits at the Crafts Museum include collections of textiles, woodwork and ceramics. There are architectural display of various villages including authentic mud huts and a full-sized wooden haveli from Gujarat that are decorated with folk art and feature woodcarvings, paintings, paper-maché, and embroidery.
Exhibits at the Crafts Museum include collections of textiles, woodwork and ceramics. There are architectural display of various villages including authentic mud huts and a full-sized wooden haveli from Gujarat that are decorated with folk art and feature woodcarvings, paintings, paper-maché, and embroidery.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
